Which of the following is NOT a part of the endomembrane system? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is NOT a part of the endomembrane system?
A. Mitochondria
B. Golgi apparatus
C. Lysosomes
D. Endoplasmic reticulum
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The endomembrane system includes ER, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vacuoles, and the nuclear envelope—organelles that coordinate membrane flow and protein processing. Mitochondria (and chloroplasts) are not part of this system because they are semi-autonomous, arising from endosymbiosis, and are not connected by vesicle trafficking. Peroxisomes are sometimes considered associated but not part of the ER-derived system.

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